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Mountain in the Tian Shan range
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Yanamax
Yanamax is located in DzungariaYanamaxYanamaxShow map of DzungariaYanamax is located in Southern XinjiangYanamaxYanamaxShow map of Southern Xinjiang
Highest point
Elevation6,357 m (20,856 ft)
Prominence1,702 m (5,584 ft)
Isolation7.49 km (4.65 mi)
Coordinates42°17′06″N 81°02′36.5″E / 42.28500°N 81.043472°E / 42.28500; 81.043472
Geography
CountryChina
RegionXinjiang
Parent rangeTian Shan
Climbing
First ascentAugust 2008 by Guy McKinnon and Bruce Normand

Yanamax is a mountain in the Tian Shan system of mountain ranges in the Xinjiang region of China. Its peak altitude is listed in the American Alpine Club at 6332m, and other sources at 6357m and Google Earth at 6229m.

The first ascent of Yanamax was completed in August 2008 by Guy McKinnon and Bruce Normand.

Historical maps

Historical English-language maps of the region:

References

  1. ^ "Yanamax". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  2. ^ "Yanamax". Google Earth. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  3. ^ Knott, Paul; Normand, Bruce (2009). "Untapped Potential, Exploring the Chinese Central Tien Shan". Feature Article. American Alpine Journal. 51 (83). American Alpine Club: 47–57. Retrieved 2024-02-27.


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